Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,294
18th percentile
40th percentile in Tennessee
Est. Median Debt
$9,500
Est. from TN median (20 programs)

Where Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville$34,294$40,541+18%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville$51,085$52,292+2%
Chattanooga State Community College$36,350$45,058+24%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson$39,078$41,838+7%
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson$42,651$40,173-6%

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (29 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnvilleMcMinnvilleโ€”$34,294$40,541$9,500*โ€”
Tennessee College of Applied Technology NashvilleNashvilleโ€”$51,085$52,292$19,966*0.39
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical CareersChattanooga$10,690$50,437โ€”$20,029*0.40
TCAT AthensAthensโ€”$46,871$38,918$9,925*0.21
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HartsvilleHartsvilleโ€”$46,390โ€”$5,846*0.13
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper CumberlandCrossvilleโ€”$44,915โ€”$6,398*0.14
National Medianโ€”$44,134โ€”$14,803*0.34
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

$62,340/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Nursing Assistants

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

$39,430/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 29 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.